Clinical finding · Australian terminology

Emotional lability

Definition

Rapid or marked shifts in emotional expression that may be difficult to regulate.

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Rapid or marked shifts in emotional expression that may be difficult to regulate. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

Record what was reported and what was observed separately where that distinction matters.
Describe change over time, relevant context and effect on daily functioning.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation: Mental health assessment

Clinical finding · Australian terminology

Emotional lability

Definition

Rapid or marked shifts in emotional expression that may be difficult to regulate.

Topic: Mood and affect

Source linked1 covered source

Record what was reported and what was observed separately where that distinction matters.
Describe change over time, relevant context and effect on daily functioning.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation: Mental health assessment